India wildlife centre shifts focus to habitat conservation after scrutiny
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The Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre in Jamnagar, India, pledged to change its operations and prioritize wildlife conservation in natural habitats.
CEO Vivaan Karani stated that the facility has pivoted its strategy to move resources toward supporting animals in their home countries instead of transporting them to the centre. The facility, which belongs to Anant Ambani, has faced criticism regarding how it acquired a massive collection of animals, including many that are critically endangered.
The centre has halted animal imports and hired international experts to oversee its operations. These changes follow a Supreme Court ordered probe and concerns from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Australia, Africa and Asia (CITES). CITES previously expressed concern that the facility might inadvertently drive the illegal harvest of wild animals. The centre now claims it will respond to public criticism through transparency and evidence rather than legal action.
